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Game Boy Color · Action / Puzzle
The Grinch
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action, Puzzle |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, The Grinch is an action game developed by Konami. It blends action and puzzle elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2.
Konami also made Metal Gear Solid, Frogger and Spawn for the GBC.
The Grinch is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Grinch is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
The Grinch cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Snowballs | 91058DC0 |
|---|---|
| Have Red Key | 91018EC0 |
| Have Yellow Key | 91018FC0 |
| Have Blue Key | 910190C0 |
| Have Yellow Key | 910191C0 |
| All Presents Collected | 91008BC0
95003BDD |
The Grinch walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Grinch.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
The Grinch FAQ
When did The Grinch come out on the GBC?
The Grinch was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made The Grinch?
It was developed by Konami.
Is The Grinch multiplayer?
No. The Grinch is a single-player game.
How long does The Grinch take to play?
As an action game, The Grinch typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Grinch on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.